Psychology / Developmental

My Little Book of N L P - Neuro Linguistic Programming

by Georges Philips & Jennings Tony

Finally, a refreshing and easy to follow little book on Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP). This book is an ideal introduction to this fascinating subject as it covers all the basic building blocks, simply and...

I'll Be The Parent, You Be The Child: Encourage Excellence, Set Limits, And Lighten Up

by Paul Kropp

Trustworthy advice for parents who want to rear bright, polite children-and a contrarian look at hot-button parenting issues, from quality time to good manners

You Are in Prison and You Think You Are Free

by Osho & Osho International Foundation

This book is about the starting point of all personal and spiritual growth, the realization of your own reality.

Osho introduces George Gurdjieff, one of the most significant masters of this age. He used to say,...

Asperger Syndrome in Adults: A guide to realising your potential

by Ruth Searle

Increasing numbers of adults are being diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, while children diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorders – an estimated 300,000 in the UK - are growing up. Until recently, most information...

Human Behavior, Learning, and the Developing Brain

by Donna Coch & Geraldine Dawson

Thoroughly examining brain-behavior relationships in atypically developing children, this important volume integrates theories and data from multiple disciplines. Leading authorities present research on specific...

Adolescent Psychology Around the World

by Jeffrey Jensen Arnett

This book paints a portrait of adolescent psychology in 4 major regions: Africa/the Middle East, Asia, the Americas, and Europe. Featuring 24 revised and updated chapters from the International Encyclopedia...

The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind

by Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson

“Simple, smart, and effective solutions to your child’s struggles.”—Harvey Karp, M.D.

“Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson have created a masterly, reader-friendly guide to helping children grow...

The Good Girl Revolution: Young Rebels with Self-Esteem and High Standards

by Wendy Shalit

Across the country, there’s a youth-led rebellion challenging the status quo. In Seattle and Pittsburgh, teenage girls protest against companies that sell sleazy clothing. Online, a nineteen-year-old describes...

Making Peace with Yourself

by Harold Md Bloomfield

"I'm afraid of getting again."

"When I look in the mirror, I'm never quite satisfied."

"I can't stand criticism."

"I'm always feeling tense and rushed."

"I wish I could be happier."

Do any of these sound familiar?...

Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys

by Michael Phd Thompson & Dan Phd Kindlon

The stunning success of Reviving Ophelia, Mary Pipher's landmark book, showed a true and pressing need to address the emotional lives of girls. Now, finally, here is the book that answers our equally timely...

The Hurried Child-25th Anniversary Edition

by David Elkind

The 25th anniversary edition of a parenting classic

End-of-Life Issues, Grief, and Bereavement: What Clinicians Need to Know

by Sara Honn Qualls & Julia E. Kasl-Godley

A practical overview of clinical issues related to end-of-life care, including grief and bereavement

The needs of individuals with life-limiting or terminal illness and those caring for them are well documented....

Adolescent Psychotherapy Homework Planner

by Arthur E. Jongsma, L. Mark Peterson & William P. McInnis

Features new and updated assignments and exercises to meet the changing needs of mental health professionals

The Adolescent Psychotherapy Homework Planner, Second Edition provides you with an array of ready-to-use,...

Working Memory and Academic Learning: Assessment and Intervention

by Milton J. Dehn

Equipping school and child psychologists, and neuropsychologists with critical information on the role of working memory in learning and achievement, Working Memory and Academic Learning offers guidance on assessment...

Minnesota Symposia on Child Psychology: The Origins and Organization of Adaptation and Maladaptation

by Dante Cicchetti & Glenn I. Roisman

The Origins and Organization of Adaptation and Maladaptation provides scholars, students, and practitioners with access to the newest work of top tier scientists in psychology. This volume addresses issues relevant...

Developmental Science

by Marc H Bornstein & Michael E Lamb

Noted as one of the most comprehensive textbooks in the field, Developmental Science, 6th Edition introduces readers to all of areas in developmental psychology: neuroscience, genetics, perception, cognition,...

Adaptive Origins

by Peter LaFreniere

This textbook enables students to rethink traditional psychology by grounding it in the natural sciences with the understanding that evolutionary and developmental processes work together with culture to solve...

A Cultural History of Postwar Japan

by Shunsuke Tsurumi

Shunsuke Tsurumi, one of Japan's most distinguished contemporary philosophers, continues his study of the intellectual and social history of modern Japan with this penetrating analysis of popular culture in...

The Dark Side of Innocence: Growing Up Bipolar

by Terri Cheney

“Killing yourself at any age is a seriously tricky business. But when I was seven, the odds felt insurmountable.”

As a young girl, Terri Cheney’s life looked perfect. Her family lived in a lovely house...

They're Your Parents, Too!: How Siblings Can Survive Their Parents' Aging Without Driving Each Other Crazy

by Francine Russo

Your parents are growing older and are getting forgetful, starting to slow down, or worse. Suddenly you find yourself at the cusp of one of the most important transitions in your life—and the life of your...